The traditional custom of New Year's money began in the Han Dynasty, and it was originally a specially minted "tired money", which was specially used for wearing and entertainment, and did not have a circulation function. Over time, the Tang Dynasty court converted the form of New Year's money into real currency, but it was not issued during the Spring Festival, but on the beginning of spring. In the Song Dynasty, this custom was gradually introduced to the people, and then in the Ming and Qing dynasties, New Year's money was finally established as a common "standard" during the Spring Festival. As a unique ritual in traditional Chinese New Year culture, the New Year's money carries the meaning of loving the elders and the blessings of reunion, reflecting the warmth and emotional inheritance of the family.
Expansion: The evolution of the New Year's money not only reflects the inheritance and development of Chinese culture, but also reflects people's good wishes for blessings and peace. In today's society, the meaning of New Year's money has gone beyond the money itself, and represents more care and blessings for family members and friends. Therefore, the tradition of New Year's money has not faded with time, but has taken on new vitality and meaning in contemporary society.
With the rapid development of the economy and the improvement of living standards, people's expectations and ways of giving New Year's money have also changed. Especially in recent years, the amount of New Year's money has shown a clear growth trend. Some areas even require each child to receive at least 1,000 yuan of New Year's money, and some netizens claim to have received as much as 17,000 yuan in a Spring Festival season. Behind this phenomenon, people's comparison mentality and excessive pursuit of vanity and face have made New Year's money a new burden, which has made many young people feel pressured and increased the burden on many families.
Expansion: With the development of society, people's attitudes towards and how to give New Year's money are also evolving. To some extent, the New Year's money has become a concentrated embodiment of human disputes, making people pay more attention to the material thickness of the surface than to the heart and blessing. This phenomenon of "distorted values" calls for the society's understanding and return to traditional culture, not to make the New Year's money a utilitarian symbol, but to restore its essence of family care and family affection.
For many young people, receiving New Year's money is also accompanied by huge psychological pressure and challenges. Facing pressure from elders and society has left people in a state of inner conflict. On the one hand, not giving or giving too little will invite discussion and confusion;On the other hand, as the amount of New Year's money continues to rise, the recipient also feels a heavy burden. This kind of psychological state of internal and external confrontation makes many young people unable to let go, and even affects interpersonal relationships and family harmony.
Expansion: In today's society, face and vanity are gradually inflated, resulting in the distortion and distortion of the meaning of New Year's money. When young people accept New Year's money, they not only have to bear the pressure from social expectations, but also have to deal with inner struggles and entanglements. This phenomenon of "money for friendship" should cause a deep reflection in the society, return to the original intention of the tradition of pressing New Year's money, and regain the sincerity and warmth of family emotional exchanges.
Through the in-depth understanding of the current situation of New Year's money, it is not difficult to find that in the integration of money and culture, the traditional custom of New Year's money is facing important practical challenges. Young people, as the party receiving the New Year's money, are under multiple pressures from the family, society and heart, which makes the New Year's money that originally placed family blessings into a heavy psychological burden. Therefore, we need to re-examine and understand the meaning of New Year's money, and return it to its original purpose - to convey the love and care of the family, rather than overriding money and face. I hope that behind every New Year's money, there is a sincere emotion and blessing, so that this tradition will shine with new brilliance and temperature in contemporary society.